Departments
Economics
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Timing devices
Anna Mikusheva refines the tools of time-series econometrics to develop better forecasting.
August 12, 2015 -
Study: Firms “underinvest” in long-term cancer research
Tweaks to the R&D pipeline could create new drugs and greater social benefit.
July 28, 2015 -
Understanding economic behavior through hygiene
PhD student Reshmaan Hussam’s study of Bangladeshis’ economic behavior leads to research on hand-washing.
July 23, 2015 -
MISTI welcomes new faculty directors
Patrick Jaillet is named faculty director of MIT-France; Paulo Lozano is named faculty director of MIT-Mexico.
June 26, 2015 -
Grant to MIT's Poverty Action Lab increases focus on working with governments
Support from Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives seeks to improve policymaking in the fight against poverty.
June 23, 2015 -
The Council for the Arts at MIT announces new leadership roles
Rick Stone ’76 will serve as chair, Karen Arenson ’70 as vice chair
June 16, 2015 -
Esther Duflo receives Princess of Asturias Award
Top Spanish prize awarded to MIT economics professor and J-PAL co-director for contributions to development economics and policies to reduce poverty.
May 22, 2015 -
A “graduation” from poverty
Study: Anti-poverty intervention provides sustained boost to incomes and wealth.
May 14, 2015 -
National Academy of Sciences elects four MIT professors
Bowring, Mrowka, Poterba, and Seager named for “distinguished” research.
May 1, 2015 -
Eight faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Among 197 elected this year to the prestigious honorary society.
April 22, 2015 -
Measuring health care
Amy Finkelstein spotted an opportunity to bring the gold standard in scientific research to one of the most pressing questions of the day.
March 18, 2015 -
Five MIT researchers win Sloan Research Fellowships
Faculty specializing in mathematics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and economics among 126 selected.
March 2, 2015 -
3 Questions: Amy Finkelstein on testing health care systems
MIT economist explains why randomized trials can improve medical care.
February 12, 2015 -
Is the medical match fair?
Study finds the demand for positions strongly influences medical residents’ salaries.
January 27, 2015 -
Forbes hails MIT standouts in science, education, energy, technology, and health care
11 MIT affiliates and more than 30 alumni are identified as movers, makers, and game changers in their respective fields.
January 8, 2015 -
SHASS announces 12 research fund recipients for 2015
December 17, 2014 -
The “metrics” system
Economist’s new book teaches how to conduct cause-and-effect studies on complex social questions.
December 1, 2014 -
Two MIT seniors and an alumnus named Rhodes Scholars
Elliot Akama-Garren ’15, Anisha Gururaj ’15, and Noam Angrist ’13 are among 32 winners nationwide.
November 23, 2014 -
MIT SHASS economist James Poterba awarded the Holland Medal
Medal honors outstanding contributions to public finance.
November 12, 2014 -
Dresselhaus and Solow win Presidential Medal of Freedom
Two Institute Professors are among 19 new recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor.
November 10, 2014